Fallout: Equestria - Cold Blooded Nightmare

by BurningMockingJay

Prologue

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Fallout: Equestria - Cold Blooded Nightmare

Written and edited by FireRain

I was staring blankly at the mirror on my wall, just looking at myself. My strawberry-colored hair was brushed smoothly and reflected the light emitting from the light that hung between me and my bed, the humming the only thing that filled the room. Usually, I'd be staring at the mirror half of the time I was in my room. I mean, its not like I had anywhere important to do or to go to.

I wasn't wearing my PipBuck either. It was sitting across from me on the table, turned off. I never really did like them. Their weight just makes your leg ache. Of course, the only way to take them off was to use a special type of key, but with the model I had (which was kinda old), it didn't require a key. I was free to snap it off my leg anytime I wanted, although it was against the rules of the Stable to do so.

I had no idea how long I was sitting there, just staring at my own reflection, but from my guess, I would say it was at least an hour or so.

I was just lost in my thoughts, usually about my friend, Lemon Stone who was the only friend I had, or could truly say I liked. We've known each other for the majority of the time we've lived here, and we would also meet up occasionally and just hang out. To say the least, I thought she was pretty. And no surprise, given her name, her cutie mark was a lemon, a single slice cut from the fruit. I actually found it to be kinda funny at times, not that I'd laugh at her, only with her.

I wouldn't really dream of making any other pony feel bad about themselves or inflict harm or anything like that. That just wasn't me. To others, I've always been the nice one, a goody-four-shoes in the eyes of my dad. I guess you could refer to me as being good as an angel, but my brother is the one with a bad (well, bad-ish) attitude, yet I still love him. He's family, and nothing can change that.

My thoughts were cut short when the door to my room hissed open, the door sliding into the floor and roof with a click. My brother stood there, a gentle smile on his face as he came into the room and sat beside me.

''Hey, Crimson.'' He said to me, looking into the mirror with me. ''You alright? You've been locked in here pretty much all afternoon.''

I didn't respond, my expression remaining blank and my eyes kept locked onto my reflection. I saw him frown at me. A moment later I felt his hoof wrap around my shoulder, and already I could feel his warmth beginning to heat me up. (I have been so lost in thought that I actually forgot how cold I was...)

''Huh..? What? Oh, hey, Star Streak.'' I stuttered out, now suddenly aware that my brother had entered my room.

''Jeez, Crimson.'' He chuckled a little, ''Are you really that distracted with your thoughts?''

I rolled my eyes, taking my gaze from my reflection and looking into his dark blue sapphires.

''Howcome you're back already? I thought you were hanging out with some of your friends?''

''I just came back to check on you. You've been staring into your mirror for quite a while, and I was worried about you.'' He raised a brow. ''What were you even doing all this time?''

I looked down, letting out a soft sigh through my nostrils.

''Just been thinking.''

''Thinking? About what?''

''Just...things.''

''What?'' He questioned, and by his tone I knew he was eager to find out what I was thinking.

''Star Streak? Do you ever get lonely? You know, down here?'' I looked back into his eyes. By my question, he seemed to be taken aback. He took a moment to think, hesitating, but eventually came out with an answer.

''N-n-no...I mean yes, I mean...'' He sighed, brushing an ear with a hoof nervously. ''I...I dunno. Why?''

''I just feel like I'm on my own down here, Star. I barely have anyone to talk to, and all I have to do around here is mope and stare at myself in the mirror.'' I felt myself shiver, not that it was cold, but because I felt sad inside.

Star Streak looked at me sympathetically. I can tell he could feel what I possibly felt like inside. Without saying anything, he gently placed a hoof to my chin and raised my head to meet his gaze. He just smiled at me.

''Crimson, I know it's hard down here, but we've just got to get by. It's been tougher than we liked since Mum died, but just remember, I'll always be here when you need me. Me and Dad. You're my sister, and I'm your brother. I'll always be here for you, Crimson. Remember that.''

I felt tears come to my eyes as he smiled sweetly at me. I wrapped my hooves around him, hugging him tightly as I nuzzled his neck. He returned the embrace, and when he let go, he wiped away some of my tears that I barely realized were there.

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